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B.E.G. The lighting
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map converted to wallpaper, and a glass
topped boardroom table made from
pallets.
B.E.G. used Luxomat® PD2 sensors
in the office areas and meeting rooms
as these environments required an
‘occupancy detector’ that could measure
the constant light changes. The B.E.G.
sensor is designed to give a ‘constant
daylight appraisal’ which provides
significant benefits over conventional
detectors which are not capable of
carrying out these features.
Martindale said: “We positioned the
B.E.G. sensors near the desk areas so as
to utilise the seated figure – the ‘pick-up
range’ where the detector is at its most
sensitive – which allows it to detect
small movements such as when a person
is sitting at a computer terminal.
“The switching control of the groups
of luminaires had to be taken into
account as well – the window area would
be brighter than the back of the room
and during the day would be subject to
more daylight influence – so we used
B.E.G. sensors that can switch-off the
group of luminaires near the window if
the light level goes above the threshold
selected.
“By not using luminaires, if they are
not required, assists with saving energy
and reducing operating costs. We also
used a Slave to increase the detection
area for the main passage area.”
In the bathroom areas, stairwells
and general workspaces, B.E.G. fitted
surface-mounted and flush mounted
sensors B.E.G. Luxomat® PD3s as a
motion detector was suitable for these
types of areas where there was no need
for continuous ‘daylight appraisal’.
In the main warehouse and racking
areas, which featured two containers
with ‘Soton Freight’ emblazed on them,
B.E.G. used its Luxomat® PD4 range as
Martindale explained: “We used PD4s in
the area under the mezzanine area as this
particular detector has a 24m diameter
range as opposed to the PD3 being 10m
diameter range.
“A bigger area needed to be covered
in the general area of the warehouse so
we used a different type of PD4 because
these motion detectors can be mounted
at approximately eight to 10 metres.
This detector is specifically designed for
warehouse operation and can be used up
to heights of 14m so it was ideal.”
Mr Negus, SFS managing director,
said: “This move was, for our family, the
biggest undertaking since we started the
business in 1998 and many important
factors had to be introduced into the
design that were critical to us.
“Aesthetically speaking we feel this
was a resounding success and we’re
delighted with the end result. But behind
the scenes and under the ‘skin’ of the
design was our desire to push home
energy efficiency, carbon friendliness
and overall green credentials.
“Working with B.E.G and Space &
Solutions, we identified the lighting
requirements and they set about
planning the physical implementation to
provide consistent, good quality lighting,
while using the latest technology to
ensure our facility was efficient.
“The result of LED lighting throughout
the warehouses and a mixture of low
energy and subtle lighting solutions
throughout the rest of the building work
perfectly.
“I personally felt that the detail B.E.G.
provided in applying the correct sensors
for each area, with the ability to change
each individual setting depending on
area usage, and with a mixture lumen,
movement or audio sensors was the real
cherry on top. We’re absolutely thrilled.”
CON TACT
B.E.G. Luxomat enquiries:
www.beg-luxomat.com
info@beguk.co.uk
0870 850 5412
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